How long have you lived in this area? All my life. Yeah, I’ve lived here all my life. I’ve lived in Emerald Isle for 23 years now.

Do you work? If so, where are you employed? I work at Barnes and Noble, and I also have a couple of websites that I do on the side. Surfing websites.

What do you do for fun? Surf.

What do you like about living here? I like the different people that you meet. This place is in and out all the time you get different people.

What’s one of your favorite places to visit? Honestly, anywhere outside the country where I can go surf. Any place like that I like. That’s what I live for. I don’t spend my money on anything else but that.

What is the biggest problem our community faces? Probably the roads. I think Jacksonville is outgrowing the roads so quickly. I think that’s the main thing for me: the congestion.

What’s your favorite sports team? Carolina. The Tarheels.

What’s the one junk food you can’t resist? It’s definitely ice cream. I fight it all the time.

Who are you most proud of? I’d probably have to say my little brother. We’re a lot alike. We both like to do things for the community, outreach and that kind of thing … He’s by far the guy.

Who has had the greatest influence in your life? My family. I just love my family. They make me better.

What is an interesting fact about yourself? I just love people. I never meet a stranger.